COCONUT TRUFFLES
With the addition of coconut oil and a topping of sweetened shredded coconut, our Classic Truffles are transformed into a tropical-flavored treat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spread shredded coconut ona rimmed baking sheet, and transfer tooven. Heat until coconut is dry but without any color, about 15 minutes, stirringoccasionally. Cool completely; chop veryfinely, and set aside in a small bowl.
- In a small saucepan, bring cream, butter, and corn syrup to a full boil overmedium heat. Turn off heat. Add 1 poundchocolate; gently swirl pan to coverchocolate with cream, but do not stir. Let stand, undisturbed, 5 minutes. Stir in 4 teaspoons coconut oil.
- Slowly whisk until combined. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; refrigerate,stirring every 15 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, mixture will thickenquickly, so stir every 3 to 5 minutes untilthick enough to scoop, 10 to 20 minutesmore. Using two spoons or a small ice-cream scoop, form into 1-inch balls; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill until firm, but not hard, about 10minutes. Remove from refrigerator; rollin palms to form a ball, and press gentlywith fingers to create irregular shapes.Chill until ready to dip, up to 1 week.Place remaining 12 ounces chocolate ina heatproof bowl over a pan of simmeringwater; stir occasionally until chocolatemelts. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
- Removecenters from refrigerator. Using onehand, dip one center into melted chocolate, then roll around in your hand tocoat evenly, letting excess drip back intopan. Place truffle in bowl of reserved coconut. With yourclean hand, cover truffle with the coconut. Letsit in bowl 20 seconds.
- Lift out, and set on a parchment-linedbaking sheet. Repeat with remainingtruffles. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate 5 minutes to set. You can storetruffles in airtight containers up to 1week at a cool room temperature.
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OSEI EDITH
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
colineee
[email protected]These truffles are the perfect gift for any coconut lover. They're sure to be a hit!
Tw D
[email protected]I'm not sure if I would make these truffles again. They were good, but I don't think they're worth the effort.
Dx rakib
[email protected]These truffles are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and decadent.
Mohammad alasfar
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these truffles again. They're so good, I can't wait to share them with my friends and family.
Pranish Maharjan
[email protected]These truffles are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and beautiful to look at.
Jossie Fourie
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different types of chocolate, nuts, and dried fruits to create different flavor combinations.
thashin Israt
[email protected]These truffles were so easy to make! I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily.
Rrr Ffcy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of white chocolate, so I used dark chocolate instead. The truffles were still delicious, but I think I would have preferred them with white chocolate.
Eze Ebuka
[email protected]These truffles were amazing! I brought them to a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.
micky treacy
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my truffles turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the coconut mixture.
Rene Bolton
[email protected]Overall, I thought these coconut truffles were a good recipe. They were easy to make and tasted delicious. I would definitely make them again.
Joseph Frusetta
[email protected]These truffles were a bit too dense for my liking. I think I would have preferred a lighter, airier texture.
Judith Sweetlife
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the truffles to set. I ended up having to refrigerate them for longer than the recipe called for.
Johnz 256
[email protected]These truffles were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Ali Shahid Guru
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I loved these truffles! The white chocolate and cranberries really helped to balance out the coconut flavor.
The Incredible Black Mades
[email protected]These truffles were delicious! I used dark chocolate instead of white chocolate, and they were still amazing. The coconut flavor really shines through.
Mohamed Amr Hafez
[email protected]I've made these coconut truffles several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they taste amazing. The perfect balance of sweet and tart.
KN Salma
[email protected]These coconut truffles were a delightful treat! They were easy to make and had a rich, creamy coconut flavor. I loved the combination of the sweet white chocolate and the tangy cranberries. Overall, these truffles were a big hit with my family and fr